United Community Academy, Inc.
UCA Hite House
At United Community Academy, we believe in building what Christ, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and several others called the Beloved Community, a society rooted in justice, dignity, shared responsibility, and love in action.
We believe communities are strongest when people are not left to struggle alone, but are surrounded by support, accountability, and opportunity.
The Beloved Community is not charity alone, t is collective investment. It is neighbors standing in the gap, institutions doing their part, and individuals choosing to rally behind those working to improve their lives.
Through stable housing, structured support, and clear pathways forward, UCA exists to help restore what has been broken and create lasting change that benefits the whole community.
Target Population
The UCA Hite House serves young adults who meet all of the following criteria:
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Age 18 or older (primarily ages 18–24)
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Experiencing housing insecurity, homelessness, or transition out of foster care
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Actively pursuing or preparing to pursue an approved pathway
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Willing to comply with program expectations, house guidelines, and participation requirements
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Able to contribute toward rent through earned income, financial aid refunds, or verified support
Pathways
Residents must be actively enrolled in or accepted into one of the following approved pathways only:​
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Skilled Trades​​
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Electrical
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Plumbing
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HVAC
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Welding
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Carpentry
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Automotive or diesel mechanics
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Agriculture
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Architecture
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Nursing
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Law
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Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
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Military Enlistment
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Finance
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Culinary Arts
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Aviation
Approved pathways are intentionally selected for their ability to create long-term stability and meaningful community impact. Law and nursing honor the legacy of the Hite House, while agriculture reflects the founder’s family roots. This focus allows UCA to provide targeted support while remaining mission-aligned and community-centered.
Program Structure
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Shared residential setting
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Fully furnished bedrooms
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Utilities and internet included
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Structured house expectations and curfews
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On-site Resident Advisor (RA) employed by United Community Academy, Inc. provides daily supervision, accountability, and support, ensuring house guidelines, safety expectations, and a respectful living environment are maintained
Interested in learning more about eligibility or applying to the UCA Hite House?
